Michael Jackson climbs to No.1 on the US Hot 100 in 1983 with his smash hit “Billie Jean”

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Michael Jackson climbs to No.1 on the US Hot 100 in 1983 with his smash hit “Billie Jean”

The iconic pop song “Billie Jean” hides a very disturbing story behind its lyrics, find out what it is

This is “Thriller” Michael Jackson’s Groundbreaking Album

Back in 1982 Michael Jackson wasn’t quite yet the biggest Pop star in the world, but with “Thriller” that would change in just a few months when on November 30th his masterpiece “Thriller” was released. We revisit “Thriller,” one of the most groundbreaking and influential Pop albums ever made

In 1991 Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” enters the UK charts at No.1

Featuring Slash on the guitar, “Black or White” became the first single by an American to go into the UK singles chart at number one since 1960, with “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley

In 1983 Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” changes the game for music videos

Directed by John Landis and starring Jackson and former Playboy centerfold Ola Ray, the iconic music video for “Thriller” had the length of 14 minutes and premiered on this day in 1983

Michael Jackson rises to No.1 with “Bad” in 1987

The song is one of the many hits Jackson scored from his album “Bad.” 5 years after “Thriller,” Michael Jackson was able to put out an album with the same amount of hit singles although with a different songwriting formula and edgier than the 1982 groundbreaking album. Find out what was the song about

“Don’t Stop’ Til You Get Enough”, a prelude of what was to come in Michael Jackson’s career

“Don’t Stop’ Til You Get Enough” that was included on his album “Off the Wall” it’s a milestone on Michael Jackson’s career at many diverse levels, it reached No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on October 13th, 1979, and included for the first time some of Jackson’s future trademarks

The King of Pop is a guest voice on The Simpsons in the episode “Stark Raving Dad”

On this day in 1991 Michael Jackson was a guest voice on The Simpsons

The Jackson Five turn into cartoons on ABC in 1971

On September 11th, 1971, The Jackson Five Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions debuts on ABC from September 11, 1971, to October 14, 1972

Let The Music Do the Talking

Michael Jackson built an outstanding career that had very few lows over a 40-year period. Look back at his life in music.

Michael Jackson 66th Anniversary Special

6 Special Features including new articles and quizzes to mark The King of Pop 66th Anniversary. Check them out!

Michael Jackson’s Best Selling Solo Albums

As part of a Michael Jackson special to celebrate his 66th birthday, we take a quick overview at his top 3 most successful albums.

Which Michael Jackson are you?

Which era of The King of Pop fits best to your personality? Find out now!

Guess the Michael Jackson lyric!

Can you match the Michael Jackson lyric with the song? Try the quiz now!

La Toya Jackson turns 68 today

As a singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, La Toya has carved out her own niche in the entertainment industry, distinct from her famous siblings

Janet Jackson celebrates 58 today

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Jackson released a string of groundbreaking albums and hit singles that turned her together with her older brother Michael on the two most successful solo artists of the Jackson family

Michael Jackson peaks to No.1 with “Beat It” in 1983

“Beat It” holds a special place on Pop culture and music history, it remains one of Michael Jackson’s most memorable songs and on this day in 1983 it peaked to No.1 on the US Hot 100

The Jackson Five kicks The Beatles out of the US Hot 100 No.1 with “ABC” on this day in 1970

Released on February 24, 1970, “ABC” remains one of the Jackson Five most memorable and signature songs. It reached No.1 on April 25, 1970

“We Are The World” by USA For Africa, went No.1 on the US Hot 100 on this day in 1985

The all-star group of singers and musicians USA For Africa, was the American response to the British Band Aid. Their iconic and memorable song “We Are The World” peaked to No.1 on this day in 1985

Michael Jackson 60th Anniversary Special

6 Special Features including new articles and quizzes to mark The King Of Pop 60th Anniversary. Check them out!

Michael Jackson 59th Anniversary Special

6 Special Features including new articles and quizzes to mark The King Of Pop 59th Anniversary. Check them out!